Pune, India, August 18, 2016: Esben H. Østergaard, founder
and CTO of Universal Robots, and Vikas Sawhney, GM, Engineering, from
Bajaj Auto Ltd. showcased the proficiency of a co-bot through an
interactive session to demonstrate how collaborative robots are
increasing the efficiency of processes on Bajaj’s shopfloors. Since
2010, Bajaj Auto Ltd. has more than 100 Co-bots helping them drive their
position as the world’s 3rd largest motorcycle manufacturer. They are
the first company in India to implement the use of collaborative robots
in automotive assembly lines in India.

On
this occasion Vikas Sawhney, Bajaj General Manager Engineering
(Robotics and Automation) said, “Two-wheeler assembly lines are highly
labor-intensive, spatially challenged which have physically taxing
movements that require high-end precision. While trying to automate
these lines, one of the basic requirements was for standardization.
Moreover, we also wanted to be cognizant of the requirements of the
large women workforce at Bajaj.”

During this session, Vikas
Sawhney and Mr. Esben H. Østergaard also showcased a short video on how
the UR co-bots revolutionized the Bajaj shopfloor by streamlining and
automating the processes of production across units.

Adding to
this, Esben H. Østergaard, Founder and CTO of Universal Robots said, “We
are very happy to hear about how our co-bots have eased out processes
at Bajaj. Our co-bots were chosen because of their compactness, safety
and cost effectiveness. This is a sustainable and suitable option for
companies like Bajaj whose employees now possess the right tools to
carry out repetitive tasks with faultless precision. The collaborative
nature of our co-bots will ensure that their employees are beaming with
smiles at the end of their day.”

Universal Robots (UR) was
launched in India on October 22, 2015 and is the leading manufacturer of
advanced user-friendly and light industrial robotic arms from Denmark.

Universal
Robots makes robot technology accessible to all levels of industry. The
Danish company has taken the world by storm with unique industrial
robots that optimize production in ever expanding markets. By offering a
user-friendly, affordable robot, Universal Robots lowers the automation
barrier enabling automation in areas previously considered too complex
or costly. The company is headquartered in Odense, Denmark, where all
development and production is carried out. The Indian headquarters is in
Bangalore, India where the company also has a technical lab.

About Bajaj Auto Ltd.

Bajaj
Group is among the top 10 Business houses in India. The Group
manufactures and markets a range of products and services in India and
abroad including 2 and 3-wheelers, home appliances, lamps, wind energy,
special alloy and stainless steel, castings, cranes, forgings. Its
businesses also cover the following sectors: infrastructure development,
material handling equipment, travel, general and life insurance and
investment & financial services. Market capitalization of the group
at present is over US $ 8 billion